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Last Sold Price
1,256 sqft$199/sqft
9971 Esch Road, Honor, MI 49640
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A unique opportunity to own the Morgan School in Platte township. A short hop to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park and the Lake Michigan beach at the west end of Esch Rd. This historic building was a township school until 1949 and most recently used by the Platte Grange. The main room is 23x35 with the original wood floor and a drop ceiling. Most windows have been updated. There is a full kitchen and 2 half baths. Year built is unknown but the sign says it was a log cabin school school starting...A unique opportunity to own the Morgan School in Platte township. A short hop to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park and the Lake Michigan beach at the west end of Esch Rd. This historic building was a township school until 1949 and most recently used by the Platte Grange. The main room is 23x35 with the original wood floor and a drop ceiling. Most windows have been updated. There is a full kitchen and 2 half baths. Year built is unknown but the sign says it was a log cabin school school starting in 1868 and the present schoolhouse in 1884. There is hot water heat and a working well & septic. Rural Preservation zoning. See associated documents for more info. Use your imagination for this one. Even has the school bell!
  • Listed by: Christine D Stapleton 231.499.2698 christine@cdstapleton.com • Stapleton Realty
Listing closed: 06/08/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78001213525

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

95.6%

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Location

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Property Information for 9971 Esch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: NA
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: M-22 south of Empire go east on Esch Rd to corner
  • Latitude: 44.761804
  • Longitude: -86.039823
  • MLS Area Major: Platte Twp (10011)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 101100700300
  • Tax Legal Description: A PAR 313.05 FT E & W BY 208.7 FT N & S IN NE COR Sec 7
School Information
  • High School District: Benzie County Central
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 208x313
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1256.0
  • Building Area Total: 1256.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1256.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Slab, Wood
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 0.2
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms Total: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16x11
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 36x24
  • Room Length: 36.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 4
  • Room Length: 36.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 9971 Esch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #78001213525

$250,000
Jun 8, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #1213525

$250,000
Apr 25, 2022

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001213525

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2022

Sold

Realcomp #78001213525

$250,000
06/08/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #1213525

$250,000
04/25/2022

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001213525

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 9971 Esch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$7,417 ($618 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENZIEAPN11-007-003-00

Schools near 9971 Esch Road

This home is within Benzie County Central Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Homestead Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Benzie Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Lake Ann Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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